Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-09

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upon her ear, and presently thcre APP
pcared under the leafy arch horse
man riding at easy pace, humming TO
himself merry tune. He stopped
whom he came near, arrested by some
appealing movement on her part, and
looked down inquiringly upon her
anxious face
"Can you tell me the way TO the Hill
farmP" she asked. II have not the
least idea whore am"
The Hill-farm.m he answered, ''lies
some four miles back on the other road.
You win have TO strike that, through
the woods. But stayi you look very
tired. am on my way TO NJ, but
far away now. must go there first;
but II you don't mind riding over with
me, I'll take You to Hin farm on
horseback You had better let me
take you; it is long walk, and diff
cult to cross the woods. II you are
stranger"
II am a stranger" said Amy. al
though have lived all winter by the
naples, have never been in these
woods before; and am no forester"
She looked, with an expression of
scrutiny. into the face of the rider. He
was a youth Of pleasant, frank coun-
tonancc, who naturally inspired trust
and confidence.
II am Howard Glenn" he said, an
swering her look Of inquiry. II live
with my mother at NJ. She is ex-
pecting me now, or would offer TO
take you home first Perhaps you will
stop and rest at our house. 1 should
like 70 have you see my mother. She is
the most comforting woman in the
whole world"
The most comfortingP Did he, then,
at glance, read her forlornnessP
II will so with you" she said. "You
are kind. And ] amvery tired"
Amy could hardly have fancied how
restful would be the ride through the
woods - borne along exultantly
through the air, instead Of toiling on
foot. Her companion spoke but sell
dom; she still less. They cantered
along rapidly, and at the very edge of
lie forest came upon a richly-turfed
opening. that commanded in view the
circuit of many delightful miles.
Here we are, said Howard, as they
stopped at a gate within a few steps
Of porch covered with climbing
roses, just beginning TO show the pink
Of their blossoms; and this porch was
the entrance of large, rambling. old
fashioned house, with its gables and
quaint windows overgrown with vines,
wherever they could climb.
Before Amy had time to think, an
elderly lady. with face like Towards
only more sympathetic, one would
say-had received, as her guest, "Miss
Leigh, of Hill-iarm," and led her into
one of those sort Of rooms that roses,
growing outside, might look into with
out losing their bloom, the interior was
at once so sunny, and cheerful, and
fresh
Howard said; "If you will stay
with my mother for few moments,
Miss Leigh, l will be ready for Hill
farm" He added: - have a little
more packing to do. mother i
brought over a few things for Frank.
Then am off,"
MY son." explained Mrs. Glenn.
els going canoeing for a fortnight,
with friend. supposed you OBJ
served his Knickerbocker costume;
that is but one phase of the canoeing
rig. ! have been putting up a hamper
for the first day of the journey; after
that, they will fare as it haps. But.
my child and here Mrs. Glenn's
voice changed from its cheerful brisk
ness to a low. almost caressing tone
you look very pale. You are more
than tired. What eau | do for you,
my dcar?'
Give me advice" said Amy, inn
pulsively. al am in such trouble;
and there is no one 10 whom l can
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You may confde in me-" said the
lady, gently; but added, in her own
brisk tone: "But you must mind me
first. You must rest here on the sofa
pillows-so; and let me bring you
glass Of milk"
Before Howard returned, Amy had
not only minded" his mother with
beneficial effect, but she had told her
Who'll, story, and had received some Of
the inuch-needed advice.
The story was brief Amy was an
English girl. left motherless at the age
Of twelve. After that time, her father,
a journalist Of repute. encountered
misfortunes, and finally, with lost fort
une and broken health, embarked with
his daughter for 'the new world"
where bright prospects opened TO him.
But he was more i'll than he had
known, and died on the voyage. One
Of the passengers. Miss Hustled, OF Hill
farm - herself an invalid. returning
home from long years spent abroad
fel' much pity for Amy, VINO had no
near relative anywhere. and not
friend In America; aud she begged her
at once TO become her companion, and
accompany her 10 the old homestead
at L.. The Northern winter
proved too trying for the invalid, and
the kind friend whom Amy had learned
to love died early in May. Relatives
came from a distance TO the funeral,
and TO hear the reading Of the will.
Some Of them came into immediate
possession Of the house; and having
expressed no interest in Amy. ex-
pected her TO be gone before the arii-
val Of the noon train ON the morrow.
when the house would receive its new
inmaies.
"Miss Hustled has kindly left me by
her will "A fo,V fhoucand 1nll.,.. - s.tI i